Evelyn Abel a resident of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the age of 83 years 4 months and 23 days. She was born to Mr. Harshfield and Mildred (Schaeffer) Harshfield on Friday, May 24, 1929 in Wyoming.
Evelyn loved to go fishing, playing cards, crotcheting, embroidering, working puzzles and reading. Watching sports of all kinds was her favorite pastime.
Mrs. Abel is survived by her daughters, Beverly Gail Sterns of Cartwright, Oklahoma and Gloria Kirby of Durant, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Kimberly, James, Danny, James and Evelyn; 12 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Abel was preceded in death by her sons, William Ross Blanton and Joseph Riley Blanton; husband, Thomas Irvin Blanton; sisters, Alice and Emily Patterson.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Family and friends may send online condolences and view tributes at www.holmescoffeymurray.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.